No he wouldn't - Nole would be up 2 sets and Berdych would be up 1 set.We're discussing the scenario where Andy plays first. And I wouldn't be so certain that Novak wouldn't throw a match - he likely threw one against querrey last tournament.

As long as Ferrer doesn't beat Federer, damn I'm actually going to be wanting Roger to win tomorrow.

Doesn't matter. Nole hasn't qualified yet and if he loses in two, there is a good chance he won't advance (in case Andy beats Tsonga in two). If he loses in three all Andy will have to do is win to advance, because he beat Berdych. Frankly, if Andy loses to Tsonga, he doesn't deserve to advance anyway.

Doesn't matter. Nole hasn't qualified yet and if he loses in two, there is a good chance he won't advance (in case Andy beats Tsonga in two). If he loses in three all Andy will have to do is win to advance, because he beat Berdych. Frankly, if Andy loses to Tsonga, he doesn't deserve to advance anyway.

He can lose once he wins a set. And by losing the Berdych it reduces the chance of Andy progressing which is always good. Like I said previously I think Ferrer beating Federer would tip the balance in favour of it being beneficial to throw it because it would make Novak then less likely to meet Federer as well. From a game-theory perspective I would consider it the best option in that position.

“I don't like mathematics at all. I will try to play tennis, and that's it. I will try my best. But Novak just [has] shown how great he's playing right now and that he deserve to be [the] No. 1 player in the world. It's a huge challenge for me. But the other hand, he already has two wins, so let's see what's going to be in that last match.”